The Overview: August 2024
Help OCRA Make an Impact for Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. As the largest non-profit in the world combating ovarian and gynecologic cancers, OCRA is committing to raise $300,000 this September to accelerate progress in research, advocate for our community, and continue providing vital support to patients, survivors and loved ones — so that no one has to face gynecologic cancer alone.
There are many ways to get involved, and we need your help. Make an early donation toward our goal, start a fundraiser, participate in an event, or download our risk and prevention graphics to be an ambassador on social media. Learn more and make an impact with OCRA this September.
New Support Sessions
- Staying Connected Support Series: Giving Voice to Grief & Cancer 101 En Español. There is still time to register for OCRA’s special 12-week session, “Giving Voice to Grief” beginning in September, and for “Cancer 101 en Español,” beginning in October. Registration is required.
- Staying Connected Express Yourself: Lasting Connections. On September 23rd, join us to create, explore and share around the theme “Lasting Connections.” Participants will receive all materials in the mail prior to the session. Early registration is required.
OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner
- With a Lame Duck session approaching, the pressure is on for Congress to push through critical funding for ovarian and gynecologic cancer research and education programs. Plus, learn how you can apply to be an OCRA Advocate Leader, in OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner.
Ways to Give
- August is National Make-a-Will Month: OCRA has partnered with FreeWill to make it easy for anyone to make a meaningful commitment to the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community. Learn more about including OCRA in your estate planning.
- Join OCRA’s 60-Mile Challenge: Join thousands of supporters on Facebook who have pledged to move 60 miles this September in support of everyone diagnosed with ovarian and all gynecologic cancers. Join the Facebook group to get started.
Don’t miss these online events:
- OCRA’s Free Online Seminar on the Importance of Genetics and Biomarkers in the Changing Treatment Landscape • September 19th. Register here. Event made possible with support from AstraZeneca.
- OCRA’s online International Gynecologic Cancer Conference • September 25th – 27th. Registration is $75. Register here.